I think we'll win this one by at least 12-16 if we continue to get the zoo crew...Max, Amir, AA, and Stuck at least 18-24 minutes. They seem to rebound well and are rediculously quick at transition from D to O. I like this second unit.

LA is soft. He can score but his defense is nothing to talk about. However, he will give Sheed a headache on offense. Rip has to step up on Roy. Batum will likely give Prince trouble. And Kwame needs to show some stones.

This should be a very good game. Portland is very scary. Aldridge is a beast (little Sheed) who plays decent defense with good foot speed for a big guy. Sheed will have his hands full but should win this battle based on his experience and especially if he can shoot those ocassional threes.

AI should get his groove on today, he should be able to pick some pockets and drive the paint, just keep on being AI and he should win that battle. Stuckey will be able to keep up with and handle Blake when the bench crew enters the game.

Kwame must play like he did when the Pistons played the Lakers. If anyone have watched Portland play this year, Oden sometimes plays as though he is walking in wet cement around the basket, he picks up easy fouls and only had 2 points last game.

JMax and AJ should get a lot of playing time today, Portland has a group of gazelles, therefore, we better be ready to run. We may see some Will Bynum today.

Tay should be able to handle any of the forwards, Batum is similar to Tay with the long arms, but Tay can win on experience and vet savvy.